2021 has been a milestone year in more ways than one for Canadians living with diabetes and for those advocating on their behalf: a year to celebrate the discovery of insulin 100 years ago; another year to deal with the pandemic’s impacts on people with diabetes; and a year of gains and continuing challenges in the quest to stem the growth of the diabetes epidemic.
Read MoreThe past two months have been marked by significant awareness campaigns drawing attention to arthritis, with National Arthritis Awareness Month observed across Canada in September and World Arthritis Day commanding global attention on October 12. While such disease awareness campaigns give us the opportunity to encourage understanding of the disease and reflect on the impact it is having on patients and their daily life, the reality is that their plight shouldn’t be forgotten the rest of the year.
Read MoreOften associated with the “second era of the internet,” proponents see blockchain as the internet of value, coming on the heels of the internet of information. Beyond providing the means for securely storing, managing and transferring valuables – including money, identity and cultural assets, such as art or music or even votes – how does blockchain contribute value?
Read MoreThrough ordinary and extraordinary times: Canada’s banks are guiding Canadians on the path to financial wellness
The coronavirus pandemic put the key concept of “financial wellness” sharply into focus for many Canadians and for the financial institutions that support them. The shockwaves that disrupted public health quickly spread to economic disruption, and for many Canadians, the result was at least some degree of financial hardship and eroded confidence in their ability to manage their finances.
Read MoreSTEM education’s crucial part in providing the workforce for a green economy
The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August was a stark reminder that climate change is continuing to devastate the planet – not that virtually every nation on Earth needed reminding.
Read MoreFamily enterprises in Canada have much to be proud of, from their dedication to creating jobs and value in local communities to their contribution to the economy, believes Olivier de Richoufftz, general secretary of the Family Enterprise Foundation, the charitable organization associated with Family Enterprise Canada.
Read MoreMatching egg production with market demand brings strong benefits for farmers and consumers alike
As Canadians sit down for Thanksgiving this year, most will likely give little thought to an everyday culinary staple that’s small in size but significant in its contribution to our physical and economic well-being: the humble egg.
Read MoreIf you’ve heard anything at all about cryptocurrency, you’ve probably also heard that it is a major environmental concern. One Earth.org article noted that a single year of bitcoin’s energy use could power all the tea kettles in the U.K. for 29 years. Clever as they are, comparisons like this lack an important element – meaningful context. For example, cryptocurrency’s energy use is still a fraction of that of the traditional banking industry.
Read MoreAwareness of cyber threats not always matched by protective actions
Cyber Security Awareness Month is held internationally each October to help the public learn more about the importance of cybersecurity. The Canadian government’s theme for its 2021 campaign is “Life Happens Online.”
Read MoreWhile the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced where and how Canadians consume coffee, it has not stopped them from enjoying their favourite beverage, according to the Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) ongoing consumer tracking study.
Read MoreHousing is a fundamental right, yet affordability and accessibility remain significant challenges in Canada’s housing sector. In a quest to research, advance and test a viable solution, Cohousing NL, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, found valuable support through the Career Launcher program of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
Read MoreWhen it comes to investing, people generally think about risks through a backward-looking lens: historic security price performance and volatility, liquidity (ability to sell without affecting price), or traditional market risks like inflation and interest rate movements. But “there are new risks that investors need to consider,” says John Cook, senior vice president and portfolio manager for Mackenzie’s Greenchip Team. “Climate change poses both physical and transition risks to assets, as does the availability of resources that companies need to operate. The idea of risk management needs to adjust to these new realities.”
Read MoreAddressing gaps, boosting potential
After years on the margins of the global economy, blockchain-based digital currencies are colliding with traditional finance, with cryptocurrency funds trading on public stock exchanges and most major financial institutions either offering cryptocurrency services or actively exploring the possibilities.
Read MoreSix million Canadians are locked in a daily battle against arthritis. For some, devastating pain limits their ability to work and live independently. Many suffer in silence. Without action, the number of Canadians whose lives are derailed by arthritis will total nine million by 2040.
Read MoreJudy Tinning, 75, once a self-described “technological tortoise,” finds that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic she uses her computer or smartphone “for absolutely everything now.” She takes part in online courses, concerts, fitness classes, medical appointments and grocery shopping, as well as socializing with friends and staying in touch with her four grandchildren via Zoom or FaceTime.
Read MoreClimate change is wreaking havoc in many forms worldwide – it also threatens food security. Recent research findings suggest that regenerative organic agriculture can offer a vital line of defence against climate change impacts as well as help to enhance and sustain food systems.
Read MoreWhen experienced tech start-up executive Kirsten Paquette first met with Brane’s leadership team, she noticed something unique about their collective communication style: everyone was allowed to finish their sentences.
Read MoreCustody solutions catalyzing broader sustainable crypto adoption
They’re here and growing fast – and blockchain and decentralized finance have the potential to “change the way the world is functioning,” believes Patrick McLaughlin, founder of Brane Capital.
Read MoreIndependent custody key to supporting security and market growth
Cryptocurrency news continues to arrive at a furious pace, reflecting the ongoing growth of this asset class‘s appeal as well as rising trust in blockchain, crypto’s foundational technology.
Read MoreToday, patients and families look to the future with renewed optimism
Turning the tide on SMA
Acting on an early diagnosis is essential
For most of her life, Lindsay Perry had no choice but to cope with a constant loss of abilities – the ability to walk, to lift, to grip, and even to talk for long periods. Each time her muscle strength diminished, she would adapt and then be forced to re-adapt as she inevitably lost more and more mobility, repeating the cycle all over again.
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